Posted in: Japan to buy stealth fighters, drones and submarines See in context
Well, you may say that people do this for political or economic reasons (to boost morale), but in history, accidents and miscalculations do happen. The last thing we want is to turn this region into another middle east, I hope all parties involved are very clear they have full control of the situation.
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Posted in: China's air zone announcement was just the beginning See in context
I think what Biden or America did was very responsible. By making its stance seemingly softer to China, US is giving both China and Japan each a kill switch. It is only in such a situation where both adversaries has an affirmative influence in the matter will they be calm and confident enough to manage their differences sensibly.
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Posted in: Get back in line See in context
First move in cutting wasteful expenses - cut your hair short so you won't have to visit the saloon for at least a year.
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Posted in: Gackt to hold concert just for men See in context
I would rather have Kenji Sawada then, at least the music is better.
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Posted in: Sexless in Japan See in context
hmm...so the article suggest that it is very common for couples to lead sexless lives after marriage, are they bored of their partners?
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Posted in: Triumph of the spirit See in context
I have stopped writing comments in JT for a long time, I don't know why am I doing it today.
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Posted in: J-pop industry taking the music out of music business See in context
Guys, I am not entirely familiar with the J-pop industry but I enjoy listening to Seiko Matsuda, Hitomi Shimatani, Mika Nakashima and Shokotan; are these crap music too?
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Posted in: J-pop industry taking the music out of music business See in context
J-pop in the 70's and 80's used to be really good because the most effective way to impress fans from all different markets during those days is through great music. With the advent of multi-media exposure the 'visual' aspect of music has taken on more prominance because visual elements can create a stronger impression than the audio ones. Anyway, some modern J-pop music like Mika Nakashima is really quite good.
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Posted in: Namie Amuro shines in the bathtub for new hair-care commercials See in context
hmm...what does her expression suppose to say?
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Posted in: Lexus SUV See in context
Oh man...if imperial Japan did not fall I would probably be driving a Lexus now, just kidding.
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Posted in: Mazda launches special edition Axela Sport See in context
This car sell for 3.1 million yen in my country.
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Posted in: Piper See in context
Rare talent, bagpipe can sound fun too if you mix them with rock music like what ACDC did.
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Posted in: Seiko Matsuda to star with daughter in ad for 'Mamma Mia!' movie See in context
Ah...finally some news on Seiko, my favourite J-pop artist, too bad they can't find a replacement.
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Posted in: Woman sentenced to death commits suicide in Sendai jail cell See in context
Why would she want to kill a monk?
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Posted in: Chinese zodiac See in context
The previous year of the rat (1996) was a pretty good year for stock markets and economies around the world but 2008 was a totally different picture altogether. I hope we won't have to work like an ox in the coming year.
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Posted in: Actress Chie Tanaka sees future in Chinese-language cinema See in context
Complicated love hate relationship between the two cultures.
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Posted in: Keep China on the capitalist road See in context
China had themselves to thank for not opening its financial market to derivatives, which has been abused for underwriting greed instead of risk. My opinion is that to a certain extend China is resembling the bubble years of Japan. Somehow no country can avoid going through some bubbles if they adopt capitalism.
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Posted in: Odaiba set for world’s largest 'doujinshi' manga gathering See in context
Sounds like a hobby for the imagination to spin out of hand. If people like manga so much why not try to spread moral education through comics.
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Posted in: Shinjuku See in context
Nice antique restaurant, one thing you have to respect the Japanese is the care they took to look after their cultural and traditional relics.
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Posted in: Former porn star Ai Iijima found dead at Tokyo apartment See in context
Rest in peace, I believe that ghosts from her past is too much for her to bear, it could be worse if others intentionally play them up. I respect her effort to change her profession but then I guess people won't want to let go of her past for various silly reasons, and this is the result.
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Posted in: Do you support the tactics of environmental activists such as Sea Shepherd? See in context
davidattokyo, whale population increased due to the careful preservation effort done over the years, you are not about to support turning that around aren't you?
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Posted in: Do you support the tactics of environmental activists such as Sea Shepherd? See in context
Isn't there a way to educate the whalers and consumers on the declining whale population. I am sure the whales are equally worried about their demography. Eat something else please.
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Posted in: Sea Shepherd intercepts Japanese whalers in Antarctic waters See in context
Wow, the J fishery department can scout for good spin doctor from JT readers :)
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Posted in: Surfing in Shonan See in context
Correct me if i am wrong, mount fuji must be quite far away kugenuma, it has to be really tall to look that close to the beach.
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Posted in: Bush considering 'orderly' auto industry bankruptcy See in context
If the big 3 were allowed to fail, those who remained in the industry will have a bigger part to play. The J auto makers may benefit tremenduosly if they can emerge from this financial slump relatively unscathed.
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Posted in: Yuri Ebihara See in context
Another reason why I can't seem to quit reading JT.
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Posted in: Miss Universe Japan 2009 See in context
J ladies look better in JT because of this male-bonding session we are having now. I must admit my perspective is heavily influenced by all the pretty J-pop idols to an extend I have this bias that J ladies are always better looking.
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Posted in: Emergency dispatches by Tokyo Fire Department in 2024 exceeded 930,000
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Posted in: Emergency dispatches by Tokyo Fire Department in 2024 exceeded 930,000